Curly Endive, Prosciutto and Mozzarella on Bruschetta
- 18 diagonal slices (1/2-inch-thick) baguette bread
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 head of curly endive or frisee leaves, separated into 2-inch strips
- 1 (7-ounce) ball fresh water-packed mozzarella cheese, drained, cut into 18 thin slices
- 18 paper-thin slices prosciutto
- 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinaigrette, recipe follows
- 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Arrange the bread slices on 2 heavy large baking sheets.
- Brush 3 tablespoons of oil over the bread slices.
- Bake until the crostini are pale golden and crisp, about 15 minutes.
- Wrap 1 curly endive and 1 slice of cheese with 1 slice of prosciutto, allowing the tops to extend 1-inch over 1 long side of the prosciutto.
- Arrange the crostini on a platter.
- Top each crostini with a prosciutto roll.
- Drizzle the vinaigrette over and serve.
- Mix the vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a blender.
- With the machine running, gradually blend in the oil.
- Season the vinaigrette, to taste, with more salt and pepper, if desired.
- Yield: 1 3/4 cups
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/curly-endive-prosciutto-and-mozzarella-on-bruschetta-recipe.html (may not work)